#B55512 Hex Color
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#b55512 is a warm, fairly saturated orange with a mellow, earthy brown undertone. Its medium-dark value suggests optimism and adventure without the sharpness of brighter orange. Use it as a supporting brand tone or accent in food, sports, construction safety, and autumn designs. The hex code #b55512 supports readable white text at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #b55512
What is #b55512 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b55512 is rgb(181, 85, 18), in HSL hsl(25, 82%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 90%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b55512?
Is #b55512 a warm or cool color?
#b55512 reads warm because its orange base is softened by a mellow brown undertone, creating an earthy, energetic mood that feels more grounded and less sharp than a bright, yellow-leaning orange.
Is #b55512 readable on white or black?
#b55512 has a 4.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.